JP2009197129A - Unsaturated polyester resin composition, molding material containing the same and molding - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide: an unsaturated polyester resin composition, from which a molding allowing drastic reduction of the emission amount of styrene monomer in comparison with a conventional one and having excellent various physical properties such as smoothness, heat resistance, hot water resistance, moldability, molding appearance, dimensional accuracy or mechanical strength can be obtained; a molding material containing the composition; and a molding obtained by using the molding material. <P>SOLUTION: The unsaturated polyester resin composition contains an unsaturated polyester (A), a polymerizable monomer (B), a curing agent (C), and a polymerization-inhibitor(D). The unsaturated polyester (A) has constitutive units composed of a polybasic acid and a polyhydric alcohol and is modified with 3≥ and <20 mol% of dicyclopentadiene based on 100 mol% of the total amount of the polybasic acid. The polymerizable monomer (B) contains styrene monomer and the curing agent (C) contains an organic peroxide having a specified structure. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to an unsaturated polyester resin composition, a molding material containing the same, and a molded article. More specifically, unsaturated polyester resin compositions that can suppress the diffusion of styrene monomer from molded products and are useful for various applications such as housing equipment, building materials, and vehicle members, and moldings containing such resin compositions The present invention relates to materials and molded articles thereof.

Recently, VOCs (volatile organic compounds) such as toluene, xylene, and styrene monomers contained in resin compositions such as paints and adhesives used in interior parts for homes and vehicles are the cause of sick house syndrome. The regulation of the amount of VOC volatilization generated from building materials has been started. For example, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has published indoor concentration standard values for 13 types of VOCs including formaldehyde and styrene monomer. Further, the formaldehyde emission rate is also regulated in the Building Standard Law, and the same regulations are being considered for styrene monomer, toluene, xylene and the like due to the recent increase in awareness of environmental and health problems.

By the way, a fiber-containing composite material (fiber reinforced composite material) containing a binder resin and a fiber filler can add mechanical strength to the ease of processing and non-corrosive properties of the resin, so that it can be used for artificial marble, kitchen counters, In addition to housing equipment typified by unit bath members such as washstands, bathtubs and bathroom washing places, it is also widely used for building materials and vehicle members. Such a fiber reinforced composite material usually contains a thermosetting resin typified by an unsaturated polyester resin and a filler, thickened with a thickener, and then heat compression molded to give a molded product. However, styrene monomers are widely used for thermosetting resins because they are inexpensive and can provide excellent performance. However, a small amount of unreacted styrene monomer remains in the molded product of the composition containing the thermosetting resin containing styrene monomer, which is released into the atmosphere, and is prohibited to use or install a ventilation system. Therefore, there is a strong demand to reduce the amount of styrene monomer remaining in the molded product and to reduce the diffusion of styrene monomer into the chamber.

Regarding conventional residual styrene reduction technology, for example, a thermosetting resin molded product containing a compound having a norbornene skeleton has been disclosed (see, for example, Patent Document 1), and the amount of residual styrene monomer is reduced, resulting in water resistance. Is described as being excellent. However, even if it is manufactured by using SMC (Sheet Molding Compound) as shown here to extend the curing time and to increase the mold temperature within the range that does not deteriorate the appearance, It cannot be said that it is more sufficient for the request to reduce the amount of material diffused, and there is room for improvement in this respect.

In order to suppress volatilization of styrene monomer from the product, technology to replace a part of the styrene monomer of the thermoplastic resin with a non-styrene monomer has been developed. For example, it contains monomers such as styrene monomer and meth) acrylate. A thermoplastic resin composition containing a thermoplastic resin and a polymerization initiator exhibiting a specific half-life temperature, and having a styrene content of 5 to 56% by mass in the thermoplastic resin (see, for example, Patent Document 2). An unsaturated polyester resin composition containing an unsaturated polyester modified with dicyclopentadiene and having a styrene content of 5% by mass or less in the unsaturated polyester resin (see, for example, Patent Document 3) is disclosed.
Such a resin composition is extremely useful as a technique for suppressing the volatilization of styrene monomer from the product. However, in order to meet the needs of the market for molding products having various physical properties at low cost, the styrene monomer is used. There is room for improvement in order to sufficiently meet the recent demand for reduction in the amount of VOC material emitted by sufficiently reducing the amount of styrene monomer remaining in the molded product while using a large amount of styrene. In addition, for example, in order to make it more suitable for the manufacture of water-related housing equipment products such as bathtubs, floor pans, kitchen counters, etc., it is possible to exhibit further excellent physical properties in heat resistance, hot water resistance, dimensional accuracy, appearance of molded products, etc. There was room for ingenuity to do so.

Further, an SMC containing an unsaturated polyester resin using dipropylene glycol, a styrene monomer and a curing agent is disclosed (for example, see Patent Document 4), and the curing agent is 2 for 100 parts by mass of the unsaturated polyester resin and the styrene monomer. A technique for reducing the amount of residual styrene monomer by using a large amount of 5 to 10 parts by mass has been developed. However, when a large amount of the curing agent is used in this way, the heat generated by curing becomes excessively high, and molding defects such as cracks and cracks are likely to occur, so it is not suitable for molding of actual large molded products. . In addition, pregel is likely to be generated in the mold during molding, and the appearance of the molded product is deteriorated.

By the way, a molding material containing an unsaturated polyester using a specific amount of dicyclopentadiene and a peroxy acid ester in which a tertiary alkyl group having 5 or more carbon atoms is bonded to a peroxide group has been disclosed (for example, Patent Document 5). And a technology that makes it possible to exert excellent effects on moldability, colorability, water resistance and the like by using a specific unsaturated polyester and a curing agent has been developed. Even in such a technique, by reducing the shrinkage at the time of molding and making the molding material excellent in the thickening property, and further allowing the amount of styrene monomer remaining in the molded product to be sufficiently reduced, There was room for contrivance to make it more useful for use.
JP 2003-119399 A JP 2005-154747 A JP 2006-36839 A JP 2006-131759 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-60650

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned present situation, and greatly reduces the amount of styrene monomer diffused as compared with the prior art, and also has smoothness, heat resistance, hot water resistance, moldability, appearance of molded products, and dimensional accuracy. An object of the present invention is to provide an unsaturated polyester resin composition capable of obtaining a molded article excellent in various physical properties such as mechanical strength, a molding material containing the resin composition, and a molded article thereof. .

The present inventors have made various studies on thermosetting resin compositions, and have focused on the fact that compositions containing unsaturated polyesters are useful in heat compression molding (heat pressure molding). Is modified with a specific amount of dicyclopentadiene and a styrene monomer is essential as a polymerizable monomer, the compatibility of unsaturated polyester and styrene monomer is improved, It has been found that the amount of the reactive styrene monomer can be reduced, the resin composition can be sufficiently thickened to a viscosity suitable for molding, and a molded product that is remarkably excellent in various physical properties such as smoothness and hot water resistance can be obtained. It was. When a specific organic peroxide is used as the curing agent for the unsaturated polyester resin composed of such an unsaturated polyester and a polymerizable monomer, a molded product (cured product) is obtained due to the synergistic effect of these components. Found that the amount of residual styrene monomer and the amount of styrene monomer emitted from the molded product can be greatly reduced, and the resulting molded product has smoothness, heat resistance, hot water resistance, moldability, appearance of molded product, dimensional accuracy, machine The inventors have found that various physical properties such as mechanical strength are extremely excellent, and have conceived that the above problems can be solved brilliantly. In addition, it has been found that such a resin composition can be a molding material suitable for various uses such as bathroom floor materials, bathroom wall materials, kitchen counters, and bathroom facilities. It is a thing.

That is, the present invention is an unsaturated polyester resin composition containing an unsaturated polyester (A), a polymerizable monomer (B), a curing agent (C), and a polymerization inhibitor (D), the unsaturated polyester resin described above. (A) has a structural unit formed by a polybasic acid and a polyhydric alcohol, and is modified with 3 to 20 mol% of dicyclopentadiene with respect to 100 mol% of the total amount of the polybasic acid. The polymerizable monomer (B) contains a styrene monomer, and the curing agent (C) has the following general formula (1);

(In the formula, R ¹ represents an alkyl group having 2 or more carbon atoms. R ² represents at least one organic group selected from the group consisting of an alkyl group, an alkoxyl group, a phenyl group, a substituted phenyl group, and a cyclohexyl group. Is an unsaturated polyester resin composition containing an organic peroxide having a chemical structure represented by:

The present invention is also a molding material containing the unsaturated polyester resin composition.
The present invention is also a molded product obtained by heating and pressing the molding material.
The present invention is described in detail below.

The unsaturated polyester resin composition of the present invention contains an unsaturated polyester (A), a polymerizable monomer (B), a curing agent (C), and a polymerization inhibitor (D). Hereinafter, the unsaturated polyester resin composition is also simply referred to as “resin composition”, and a mixture of the unsaturated polyester and the polymerizable monomer is also referred to as “unsaturated polyester resin”.
The unsaturated polyester (A) has a structural unit formed by a polybasic acid and a polyhydric alcohol. As such an unsaturated polyester (A), a polybasic acid (polybasic acid acid) is used. (Including anhydrides) and polyhydric alcohols can be obtained by condensation polymerization in the usual manner.

Examples of the polybasic acid include unsaturated dibasic acids such as maleic acid, maleic anhydride, fumaric acid, itaconic acid, itaconic anhydride, mesaconic acid, citraconic acid, citraconic anhydride or anhydrides thereof; phthalic acid, Saturated dibasic acids such as phthalic anhydride, tetrahydrophthalic acid, tetrahydrophthalic anhydride, isophthalic acid, terephthalic acid, adipic acid, sebacic acid, and het acid or anhydrides thereof; trimellitic acid, trimellitic acid anhydride, pyromellitic acid, A tribasic or higher polybasic acid such as pyromellitic dianhydride or an anhydride thereof may be used. These polybasic acids may be used alone or in combination of two or more.

A preferred form of the polybasic acid is to contain at least a saturated dibasic acid, and among them, at least one saturated dibasic acid selected from the group consisting of isophthalic acid, terephthalic acid, tetrahydrophthalic acid and tetrahydrophthalic anhydride. It is preferred to include a basic acid. As a result, the hot water resistance of the resin composition is further improved and the thickening property is further improved, and it is possible to sufficiently thicken to a viscosity suitable for molding while ensuring better impregnation properties. .
As content of the said saturated dibasic acid, it is suitable that it is 0.1-30 mol% with respect to 100 mol% of all polybasic acid components. If the amount is less than 0.1 mol%, the above-mentioned effects due to the saturated dibasic acid may not be sufficiently exhibited. If the amount exceeds 30 mol%, the reactivity of the resin becomes small, and sufficient heat is generated during molding. Since it cannot be obtained, there is a possibility that the amount of residual styrene monomer cannot be reduced more sufficiently. Moreover, there is a possibility that the shrinkage rate cannot be sufficiently reduced and the smoothness of the surface of the molded product cannot be improved. The lower limit of the content of the saturated dibasic acid is more preferably 5 mol%, and the upper limit is more preferably 25 mol%.

As described above, it is preferable to use isophthalic acid, terephthalic acid, tetrahydrophthalic acid and tetrahydrophthalic anhydride as the saturated dibasic acid. However, isophthalic acid is used in an amount of 100 mol% of the total polybasic acid. It is particularly preferred to contain 0.1-30 mol% of at least one saturated dibasic acid selected from the group consisting of acids, terephthalic acid, tetrahydrophthalic acid and tetrahydrophthalic anhydride, whereby saturated dibasic The above-mentioned effects resulting from the acid will be more fully exhibited. More preferably, it is 5 to 25 mol%.

A preferable form of the polybasic acid is to include at least an unsaturated dibasic acid or an anhydride thereof. For example, the unsaturated dibasic acid or an anhydride thereof is contained in 100 mol% of all polybasic acid components. It is preferable that the ratio is 70 to 99.9 mol%. If it is less than 70 mol%, a sufficient amount of heat cannot be obtained at the time of heat and pressure molding. For example, when a low shrinkage agent is used, the effect may not be sufficiently exhibited. There is a possibility that molding cracks occur or the surface gloss of the molded product cannot be improved. Also, since the curing rate is not sufficient, it is necessary to extend the holding time in the mold, or due to the increase in the amount of residual styrene monomer, characteristics such as smoothness, heat resistance, hot water resistance, mechanical strength, etc. May not be able to be increased. The lower limit value of the content of the unsaturated dibasic acid is more preferably 75 mol%, and the upper limit value is more preferably 95 mol%.

Examples of the polyhydric alcohol include ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, diethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, neopentyl glycol, butanediol, hexanediol, hydrogenated bisphenol A and other glycols, glycerin, trimethylolpropane, pentaerythritol and the like. Examples include functional alcohols or higher, ethylene oxides such as glycidyl methacrylate, and epoxides such as propylene oxide. These alcohols may be used alone or in combination of two or more.
A preferred form of the polyhydric alcohol is to contain at least neopentyl glycol and / or hydrogenated bisphenol A, whereby the hot water resistance of the resin composition is further improved.

As content of the said neopentyl glycol and / or hydrogenated bisphenol A, it is suitable that it is 0.1-70 mol% with respect to 100 mol% of total amounts of a polyhydric alcohol. If the amount is less than 0.1 mol%, the above-mentioned effects due to these polyhydric alcohols may not be sufficiently exhibited. If the amount exceeds 70 mol%, the reactivity between the styrene monomer and the unsaturated polyester (A) The compatibility of the unsaturated polyester (A) is not sufficient, and the residual styrene monomer amount may not be sufficiently reduced. Moreover, there is a possibility that the shrinkage rate cannot be sufficiently reduced and the smoothness of the surface of the molded product cannot be improved. The lower limit of the content of neopentyl glycol and / or hydrogenated bisphenol A is more preferably 10 mol%, and the upper limit is more preferably 60 mol%.

In this way, the polybasic acid contains 0% of at least one saturated dibasic acid selected from the group consisting of isophthalic acid, terephthalic acid, tetrahydrophthalic acid and tetrahydrophthalic anhydride with respect to a total amount of 100 mol%. A form in which the polyhydric alcohol is contained in an amount of 0.1 to 30 mol% and the polyhydric alcohol contains neopentyl glycol and / or hydrogenated bisphenol A in an amount of 0.1 to 70 mol% with respect to the total amount of 100 mol%. One preferred form.

The unsaturated polyester (A) is also modified with 3 to 20 mol% of dicyclopentadiene (hereinafter also referred to as “DCPD”) with respect to 100 mol% of the total amount of the polybasic acid. It is. As a result, the compatibility between the unsaturated polyester and the styrene monomer is improved, the unreacted styrene monomer at the time of molding can be sufficiently reduced, and a molding material having excellent thickening properties and an extremely good surface condition is obtained. It becomes possible. Here, when the DCPD modification (DCPD molar concentration) is less than 3 mol%, a sufficient compatibility improvement effect is not seen, and the styrene monomer from the molded product can be satisfactorily met the recent demand for reduction in the amount of VOC material emitted. There is a possibility that the amount of emission cannot be reduced. In addition, when the DCPD modification of 20 mol% or more is performed, the reactivity of the unsaturated polyester (A) is lowered, so that sufficient heat generation at the time of molding cannot be obtained, the shrinkage ratio is increased, and the gloss of the molded product is increased. In addition, since the carboxyl group at the end of the unsaturated polyester resin is sealed with DCPD due to DCPD modification, the metal crosslinking between the thickener such as magnesium oxide and the carboxyl group is inhibited, and the resin composition It may be difficult to increase the viscosity of the product to a viscosity suitable for molding, and the surface state of the resin composition may not be very good. Thus, by making the DCPD molar concentration less than 20 mol%, the thickening property of the resin composition is improved and the surface state is remarkably good, so that the final product etc. for housing equipment use has a higher appearance. Can be presented.
The lower limit value of the DCPD molar concentration with respect to 100 mol% of the total amount of the polybasic acid is more preferably 5 mol%, and the upper limit value is more preferably 15 mol%.

The unsaturated polyester (A) modified with the above-mentioned DCPD can be obtained by addition reaction of DCPD during the production of the unsaturated polyester (A). By such modification, a DCPD skeleton can be introduced. it can.
Examples of the modification method using DCPD include: (1) Polybasic acid, polyhydric alcohol, and dicyclopentadiene are added in necessary amounts and all at once, and reacted at 120 to 140 ° C. for 2 to 3 hours; (2) Dicyclopentadiene is added dropwise to polybasic acid over 1 hour, reacted at 120-140 ° C for 1 hour or longer, and then a predetermined amount of polybasic acid , Adding polyhydric alcohol, raising the temperature to 190-210 ° C and proceeding with esterification, and (3) reacting polybasic acid and polyhydric alcohol at 120-140 ° C for 1-2 hours to produce a monoester Then, dicyclopentadiene is added dropwise over 1 hour, and after further reaction for 1 hour, the temperature is raised to 190 to 210 ° C. and the esterification is advanced. Law may be used.

Here, as described above, the unsaturated polyester (A) preferably has a ratio of unsaturated dibasic acid or anhydride thereof to 70 mol% or more with respect to 100 mol% of all polybasic acid components. However, in this case, the compatibility with the polymerizable monomer may be relatively insufficient. However, the dicyclopentadiene modification can improve the compatibility between the unsaturated polyester (A) and the polymerizable monomer (B) and reduce the amount of the polymerizable monomer (B). It is possible to realize a reduction, a reduction in the amount of residual monomer, an improvement in hot water resistance, and an improvement in mechanical strength.

As the polymerizable monomer (B), any styrene monomer may be used, but in addition to that, monofunctional vinyl monomer, polyfunctional vinyl monomer, allyl monomer, etc. You may use a seed | species or 2 or more types together. In this case, the content of the styrene monomer is preferably 80% by mass or more, more preferably 90% by mass or more, with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the polymerizable monomer (B).

Examples of the monofunctional vinyl monomer include α-methylstyrene, methyl (meth) acrylate, α-ethylstyrene, vinyltoluene, methyl (meth) acrylate, ethyl (meth) acrylate, and (meth) acrylic acid. Isopropyl, n-butyl (meth) acrylate, t-butyl (meth) acrylate, isobutyl (meth) acrylate, 2-ethylhexyl (meth) acrylate, lauryl (meth) acrylate, alkyl (meth) acrylate ( 12 or 13 carbon atoms), tridecyl (meth) acrylate, stearyl (meth) acrylate, cyclohexyl (meth) acrylate, benzyl (meth) acrylate, isobornyl (meth) acrylate, glycidyl (meth) acrylate, Tetrahydrofurfuryl (meth) acrylate, allyl (meth) acrylate , 2-hydroxyethyl (meth) acrylate, hydroxypropyl (meth) acrylate, 2-methoxyethyl (meth) acrylate, 2-ethoxyethyl (meth) acrylate, dimethylaminoethyl (meth) acrylate, (meth ) Dimethylaminoethyl methyl chloride acrylate, dimethylaminoethyl benzyl chloride (meth) acrylate, diethylaminoethyl (meth) acrylate, trifluoroethyl (meth) acrylate, heptadecafluorodecyl (meth) acrylate, ( Monofunctional (meth) acrylic monomers such as (meth) acrylic acid dicyclopentenyl, (meth) acrylic acid dicyclopentenyloxyethyl, (meth) acrylic acid dicyclopentanyl, (meth) acrylic acid methoxypolyethylene glycol, 2) Dicyclopentadiene-based compounds, and the like.

In the formula, R ³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group. R ⁴ represents a lower alkylene group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms. n is an integer of 0-5. As the lower alkylene group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, for example, ethylene, butylene and the like are preferable.

Examples of the polyfunctional vinyl monomer include ethylene glycol di (meth) acrylate, diethylene glycol di (meth) acrylate, triethylene glycol di (meth) acrylate, and polyethylene glycol di (meth) acrylate (n = 4 to 23). , Propylene glycol di (meth) acrylate, dipropylene glycol di (meth) acrylate, tripropylene glycol di (meth) acrylate, polypropylene glycol di (meth) acrylate (n = 4 to 10), 2-butyl-2-ethyl- 1,3-propanediol di (meth) acrylate, 2-hydroxy-1,3-propanediol di (meth) acrylate, butanediol di (meth) acrylate, 1,3-butylene glycol di (meth) acrylate, polybutylene Glycol di (meth) acrylate (n = 8,9), neopentyl glycol di (meth) acrylate, pentanediol di (meth) acrylate, 1,6-hexanediol di (meth) acrylate, trimethylolethane tri (meth) Acrylate, trimethylolpropane tri (meth) acrylate, tetramethylolmethane tri (meth) acrylate, tetramethylolmethane tetra (meth) acrylate, pentaerythritol di (meth) acrylate, dipentol di (meth) acrylate, sorbitol di (meth) acrylate, Trishydroxyethyl isocyanurate, nonanediol di (meth) acrylate, tris (2- (meth) acryloyloxyethyl) isocyanurate, 2,2-bis [4-((meth) acrylo Xyloxy) phenyl] propane, 2,2-bis [4-((meth) acryloxydiethoxy) phenyl] propane, 2,2-bis [4-((meth) acryloxypolyethoxy) phenyl] propane (n = 3-30), polyfunctional acrylic monomers such as 2-hydroxy-1-acryloxy-3-methacryloxypropane; and dicyclopentadiene compounds represented by the following formula (3).

In the formula, R ³ represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group. R ⁴ and R ⁵ are the same or different and represent a lower alkylene group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms. n and m are the same or different and are integers of 0-5. As the lower alkylene group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, for example, ethylene, butylene and the like are preferable.

Examples of the allyl monomer include monofunctional allyl compounds such as glycerin monoallyl ether, pentaerythritol diallyl ether, pentaerythritol monoallyl ether, trimethylolpropane monoallyl ether, glyceryl diallyl ether, glyceryl triallyl ether, and pentaerythritol. Examples thereof include polyfunctional allyl compounds such as diallyl ether, pentaerythritol triallyl ether, pentaerythritol tetraallyl ether, allyl glycidyl ether, trimethylolpropane diallyl ether, and trimethylolpropane triallyl ether.

In the unsaturated polyester resin composition, the mass ratio ((A) / (B)) between the unsaturated polyester (A) and the polymerizable monomer (B) is 70/30 to 25/75. Is preferred. More preferably, it is 65 / 35-30 / 70, More preferably, it is 60 / 40-35 / 65. That is, the content of the polymerizable monomer (B) is 40 to 65 masses with respect to 100 mass% of the total mass (unsaturated polyester resin) of the unsaturated polyester (A) and the polymerizable monomer (B). % Is particularly preferable, and thereby, sufficient impregnation between the reinforcing material such as glass fiber and the resin composition during the production of the molding material can be more sufficiently ensured. It becomes possible to further increase the aqueous property.

As described above, the polymerizable monomer (B) essentially comprises a styrene monomer, but the total mass of the unsaturated polyester (A) and the polymerizable monomer (B) is 100% by mass. On the other hand, the content of the styrene monomer is particularly preferably 40 to 65% by mass, which makes it possible to obtain molded products having excellent various physical properties at a very low cost while sufficiently reducing the styrene monomer emission amount. It becomes. More preferably, it is 45-65 mass%.

The curing agent (C), but is intended to include organic peroxides having the structure represented by the above general formula (1), in the general formula (1), the alkyl group represented by R ^1, An ethyl group and an n-propyl group are preferred. The organic group represented by R ^2, among the groups described above, a methyl group, iso-propoxyl group are preferred.
Examples of the organic peroxide having the structure represented by the general formula (1) include t-hexyl peroxyacetate (in the general formula (1), R ¹ = n-propyl group, R ² = methyl group). ), T-amyl peroxyacetate (R ¹ = ethyl group, R ² = methyl group), t-hexylperoxy 3,5,5-trimethylhexanoate (R ¹ = n-propyl group, R ² = 3) , 5,5-trimethylhexyl group), t-amylperoxy 3,5,5-trimethylhexanoate (R ¹ = ethyl group, R ² = 3,5,5-trimethylhexyl group), t-hexylper butylperoxy isopropyl monocarbonate ^(R 1 = n-propyl, ^{R 2} = isopropoxyl group), t-amyl peroxy isopropyl monocarbonate ^{(R 1} = ethyl, ^{R 2} = i Propoxylated group), t-hexyl peroxybenzoate ^(R 1 = n-propyl, ^{R 2} = phenyl group), t-amyl peroxybenzoate ^{(R 1} = ethyl, and ^{R 2} = phenyl group) and the like . Among these, t-hexyl peroxyacetate, t-amyl peroxyacetate, t-hexyl peroxyisopropyl monocarbonate, and t-amyl peroxyisopropyl monocarbonate are preferable. Furthermore, R ¹ in the general formula (1) is It is particularly preferred that the compound represents an n-propyl group and R ² represents a methyl group, that is, t-hexyl peroxyacetate. Thereby, by the synergistic effect with the unsaturated polyester (A), it is possible to further reduce the amount of residual styrene monomer and to obtain a resin composition capable of giving a molded product with more excellent various characteristics. .

In addition to the organic peroxide having the structure represented by the general formula (1), the curing agent (C) may be used in combination with one or more commonly used organic peroxides. Good. In this case, the content of the organic peroxide is preferably 50% by mass or more, more preferably 80% by mass or more with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the curing agent (C).
Examples of the organic peroxides usually used include cumene peroxide, benzoyl peroxide, t-butylisopropyl peroxycarbonate, 1,1-dibutylperoxy-3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexanone, and t-butyl. Peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate, amyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate, 2-ethylhexyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate, t-butyl peroxybenzoate, t-hexyl peroxybenzoate, etc. It is done.

As content of the said hardening | curing agent (C), it is suitable that it is 0.5-5 mass parts with respect to 100 mass parts of total mass of unsaturated polyester (A) and a polymerizable monomer (B). is there. If the amount is less than 0.5 parts by mass, the residual styrene reduction effect due to the organic peroxide may not be expected, and if it exceeds 5 parts by mass, the heat generated by curing becomes excessively high, and cracks and cracks may occur. There is a risk of forming defects such as. The lower limit of the content of the curing agent (C) is more preferably 0.7 parts by mass, and the upper limit is more preferably 2.5 parts by mass.

As described above, the curing agent (C) essentially comprises the organic peroxide represented by the general formula (1), but the unsaturated polyester (A) and the polymerizable monomer. It is particularly preferable that the organic peroxide represented by the general formula (1) is 0.5 to 5 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the total mass with (B), thereby reducing the amount of residual styrene monomer. Furthermore, it becomes possible to provide a molded article that is further reduced and further excellent in various properties. More preferably, it is 0.7-2.5 mass parts.

Examples of the polymerization inhibitor (inhibitor) (D) include parabenzoquinone, hydroquinone, t-butylhydroquinone, methyl-t-butylhydroquinone, t-butylcatechol, and 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methyl. Besides normal polymerization inhibitors such as phenol, N-oxyl compounds can be used, and one or more of these can be used. Among these, it is particularly preferable to contain at least an N-oxyl compound, which makes it possible to significantly reduce the amount of residual styrene monomer and the amount of styrene monomer released in the molded product as compared with the prior art. It becomes possible to exhibit the effect more fully. In this case, the content of the N-oxyl compound is preferably 50% by mass or more, more preferably 80% by mass or more with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the polymerization inhibitor (D).

Examples of the N-oxyl compound include 1-oxyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine, 1-oxyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-4-ol, 4-hydroxy- 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl, 4-methoxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl, 1-oxyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethyl Piperidin-4-yl-acetate, 1-oxyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-4-yl-2-ethylhexanoate, 1-oxyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine -4-yl-stearate, 1-oxyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-4-yl-4-tert-butylbenzoate, bis (1-oxyl-2,2,6 6-tetramethylpiperidin-4-yl) succinic acid ester, bis (1-oxyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-4-yl) adipic acid ester, bis (1-oxyl-2,2, 6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-4-yl) sebacate, bis (1-oxyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-4-yl) n-butylmalonate, bis (1-oxyl-2) , 2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-4-yl) phthalate, bis (1-oxyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-4-yl) isophthalate, bis (1-oxyl-2, 2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-4-yl) terephthalate, bis (1-oxyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-4-yl) hexahydrotere Phthalate, N, N′-bis (1-oxyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-4-yl) adipamide, N-bis (1-oxyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine -4-yl) caprolactam, N-bis (1-oxyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-4-yl) dodecylsuccinimide, 2,4,6-tris- [N-butyl-N- (1-oxyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-4-yl)]-s-triazine, 1-oxyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-4-one and the like These 1 type (s) or 2 or more types can be used.

The content of the polymerization inhibitor (D) is preferably 0.001 to 1 part by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the total mass of the unsaturated polyester (A) and the polymerizable monomer (B). It is. If it is 0.001 part by mass, the pot life and the rise of the curing reaction may not be adjusted more appropriately. If it exceeds 1 part by mass, the molding time may be extended to obtain a sufficient degree of curing. This is necessary and may reduce productivity. The lower limit value of the content of the polymerization inhibitor (D) is more preferably 0.005 parts by mass, and the upper limit value is more preferably 0.5 parts by mass.

As described above, the polymerization inhibitor (D) preferably contains an N-oxyl compound as essential, but the total mass of the unsaturated polyester (A) and the polymerizable monomer (B). It is particularly preferable that the N-oxyl compound is 0.001 to 1 part by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass, and thereby, the effect of reducing the amount of residual styrene monomer and the amount of styrene monomer diffused in the molded product is further sufficiently achieved. It becomes possible to demonstrate to. Thus, the polymerization inhibitor (D) contains an N-oxyl compound, and the content of the N-oxyl compound is a total mass of 100 masses of the unsaturated polyester (A) and the polymerizable monomer (B). The form which is 0.001-1 mass part with respect to a part is also one of the suitable forms of this invention. More preferably, it is 0.005-0.5 mass part.

As the unsaturated polyester resin composition, a colorant such as a filler, a low shrinkage agent, a thickener, an internal mold release agent, a fiber reinforcing agent, a pigment, and a dye, and a patterning agent, as long as the performance is not impaired. It may contain 1 type or 2 types or more, such as (decorative grain).
Examples of the filler include organic fillers and inorganic fillers.
Examples of the organic filler include commonly used recycled fibers, synthetic fibers, and natural fibers. For example, recycled fibers made of rayon, aliphatic polyamides such as nylon 6 and nylon 66, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), acrylic Synthetic fibers such as fiber (PAN), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene (PE), vinylon, polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), polyoxy Fibers made of so-called high heat-resistant polymers such as methylene (POM), so-called high elastic modulus fibers such as aramid fibers, wholly aromatic polyesters and polyimides, fibers made of high-strength polymers, jute fibers, bamboo fibers, etc. Examples thereof include fibers.
Examples of the inorganic filler include carbon fiber, glass fiber, aluminum hydroxide, calcium carbonate, glass balloon, silica, fused silica, Aerosil (trade name), clay, mica, magnesium hydroxide, cold water, and the like. Of these, inorganic fillers are preferably used, but may be used in combination with organic fillers.

In the filler, a material having a large aspect ratio (50 or more) may be used to improve the strength. For example, glass fiber or carbon fiber is preferably used. A small aspect ratio (30 or less) can also be used. For example, calcium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, calcium carbonate, aluminum hydroxide, mica, clay, talc, ceramic, fused silica, silica, titanium oxide, sulfuric acid Barium, glass powder, glass balloon, calcium phosphate, fluorite, aerosil, smectite, and the like are preferable, and calcium carbonate, aluminum hydroxide, fused silica, silica, and glass powder are particularly preferable. Further, a filler having a large aspect ratio (50 or more) and a filler having a small aspect ratio (30 or less) may be used in combination. Furthermore, surface treatment, coating, or plated filler (filler) can be used. These fillers can use 1 type (s) or 2 or more types.

As addition amount of the said filler, it is set as 50-500 mass parts with respect to 100 mass parts of unsaturated polyester resin (total mass of unsaturated polyester (A) and a polymerizable monomer (B)). preferable. More preferably, it is 100-400 mass parts, More preferably, it is 130-350 mass parts.
Moreover, when using Aerosil (brand name) as a filler, it is preferable to use 5 mass parts or less with respect to 100 mass parts of unsaturated polyester resins. More preferably, it is 2 mass parts or less, More preferably, it is 1 mass part or less.
When the filler is contained in such a range, shrinkage generated during molding can be suppressed to a low level, and mechanical strength such as impact resistance of the molded body can be further improved.

The low shrinkage agent can be used to adjust molding shrinkage, such as polystyrene, polyethylene, polyvinyl acetate, cross-linked polystyrene, polyvinyl acetate-polystyrene block copolymer, multiphase structure polymer such as acrylic / styrene, Examples include cross-linked / non-cross-linked multiphase polymers, SBS (rubber), and the like. These may use only 1 type and may use 2 or more types together.
The addition amount of the low shrinkage agent is not particularly limited, is appropriately set depending on the use of the molded product, and can be 3 to 20 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the unsaturated polyester resin.

Examples of the thickener include oxides, hydroxides, and acrylic polymers of divalent metals such as magnesium, calcium, zinc, and strontium.
As the acrylic polymer, an acrylic polymer described in JP-A-5-171022 can be preferably used. For example, an acrylic polymer containing methyl methacrylate as a main component, and includes ethyl (meth) acrylate and butyl (meth). Examples thereof include those obtained by copolymerizing other (meth) acrylic monomers such as acrylates, polyfunctional crosslinking monomers such as ethylene glycol di (meth) acrylate and polyethylene glycol di (meth) acrylate. Such an acrylic polymer preferably has a methyl methacrylate content of 90% by mass or more and a polyfunctional crosslinking monomer content of 5% by mass or less. Such a thickener can use 1 type (s) or 2 or more types.
The addition amount of the thickener is preferably 0.5 to 20 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the unsaturated polyester resin, preferably in the case of a metal oxide or metal hydroxide. Is used in the range of 0.5 to 5 parts by mass, and in the case of acrylic powder in the range of 1 to 20 parts by mass.

Examples of the internal release agent (release agent) include fatty acids such as stearic acid and lauric acid, and fatty acid metal salts such as zinc stearate and calcium stearate. Moreover, internal mold release agents for thermosetting resins such as paraffin, liquid wax, fluoropolymer, and silicon-based polymer can be used. These may use only 1 type and may use 2 or more types together.
The amount of the release agent added is preferably in the range of 1 to 10 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the unsaturated polyester resin.

The colorant is not particularly limited, and various colorants conventionally used for thermosetting resins such as unsaturated polyester resins, acrylic resins, and vinyl ester resins can be used.
As the colorant, for example, known pigments such as titanium oxide, carbon black, petiole, and phthalocyanine blue are used. The addition amount of the colorant is not particularly limited, and is appropriately set depending on the use of the molded product. Often used within 30 parts per 100 parts by weight of unsaturated polyester resin.
Examples of the patterning agent include aluminum oxide, PET film, mica, ceramic and those coated with a colorant, a surface treatment agent, etc., a plating treatment, a thermosetting resin, an inorganic filler, a colorant, and the like. Examples include those that are heat-cured and pulverized.

The above-mentioned unsaturated polyester resin thermal composition further comprises a flame retardant, an antibacterial agent (organic and / or inorganic), a hydrophilic agent, a photocatalyst, an ultraviolet absorber, an ultraviolet stabilizer, a viscosity reducing agent, an anti-separation agent, and a silane coupling. It may contain additives such as an agent, an antistatic agent, a lubricating dispersant, a thixotropic agent, a thixotropic stabilizer, and a polymerization accelerator. Moreover, you may contain a plasticizer as needed. Each of these may be used alone or in combination of two or more.

The unsaturated polyester resin composition of the present invention is particularly suitable as a raw material for a molding material such as a sheet molding compound (SMC), a tic molding compound (TMC), or a bulk molding compound (BMC). A molding material containing the saturated polyester resin composition is also one aspect of the present invention.
In this case, it is preferable that the unsaturated polyester resin composition further includes a low shrinkage agent, a thickener, and a filler.

As described above, the molding material is preferably in the form of SMC, TMC, BMC or the like. However, for example, when the molding material is SMC or TMC, unsaturated polyester (A After adding the curing agent (C) to the polymerizable monomer (B), the polymerization inhibitor (D), the low shrinkage agent, the thickener and various additives (excluding the filler) A method of impregnating the mixture into a filler and increasing the viscosity is preferable. In addition, when the molding material is BMC, a curing agent (C) is added to the unsaturated polyester (A), and a polymerizable monomer (B), a polymerization inhibitor (D), a low shrinkage agent, A method of adding a thickener and various additives (including fillers) to increase the viscosity is suitable. Here, as the thickening step, for example, aging at 25 to 50 ° C. for 8 to 72 hours is preferable.
In the present invention, by using the unsaturated polyester (A) as described above, the thickening property of the resin composition is further improved, and sufficient viscosity is suitable for molding while ensuring good impregnation properties. Therefore, it is possible to more easily obtain a molding material having a very good surface condition.

The molding material preferably has a gelation time of 60 to 150 seconds by a hot plate method at 140 ° C. If it is less than 60 seconds, sufficient flow time of the molding material cannot be secured at the time of compression molding, and there is a possibility that the smoothness of the molded product may not be sufficient due to poor filling or pregel. In order to cure sufficiently, it is necessary to extend the mold clamping time, and the productivity may not be sufficient. More preferably, it is 80 to 120 seconds.
Thus, a form in which the molding material has a gelation time of 60 to 150 seconds by a hot plate method at 140 ° C. is also a preferred form of the present invention.

As a method of molding a molded product (molded body) using the molding material, a commonly used molding method such as a compression molding method or an injection molding method can be employed. Among these, the molding material can be hardened and molded more easily by filling a mold having a desired shape and heat-pressure molding (heat compression molding). A molded product obtained by heat and pressure molding is also one aspect of the present invention.
In the above-described heat and pressure molding, the pressure applied to the molded product is preferably 0.3 to 20 MPa. More preferably, it is 2-15 MPa.

Examples of the molded article include a floor in a bathroom, a wash-basin decorative plate, a floor in a water area such as a kitchen floor in a Japanese restaurant, a wall, and a veranda floor. Specifically, bathtub, bathroom wall material, bathroom flooring, bathroom grating, bathroom ceiling, shower hook, bathtub hand grip, bathtub apron, bathtub drain plug, bathroom window frame, drainage pit, bathroom door , Bathroom door frame, bathroom window sill, bathroom door slat, slat, mat, soap rest, handrail, bath chair, transfer board, bathroom storage shelf, bathroom handrail, bath lid, bathroom towel rack, shower chair, Bathroom components such as basins; Kitchen kitchen bags, kitchen flooring, sinks, kitchen counters, drains, range hoods, ventilation fans, stove knobs, etc .; urinals, urinals, toilets Traps, toilet pipes, toilet flooring, toilet walls, toilet ceilings, ball taps, stopcocks, paper rolls, toilet seats, lift toilet seats, toilet doors, toilet towel racks, toilet lids, and toilets Toilet parts such as sliding, toilet counters, flush valves, tanks, flushing nozzles for toilet seats with washing functions; wash bowls, wash traps, wash storage shelves, drain plugs, toothbrush stands, wash counters, soap dispensers, wash dishes Washing equipment such as washing machine, mouth washer, hand dryer, rotating tile; washing tub, washing machine lid, washing machine pan, dehydration tub, air conditioner filter, touch panel, human body sensor cover, shower hose, shower head, Shower fountains, sealants; outdoor chairs, benches, tableware trays, decorative panels, etc. for stadiums. In particular, residential floor uses such as bathroom floor materials, bathroom wall materials, kitchen counters, and washbasins have strong needs for low VOCs, and are therefore suitable for use in these applications.

In the present invention, by using the unsaturated polyester resin composition, it is excellent in various physical properties such as smoothness, heat resistance, hot water resistance, moldability, appearance of molded products, dimensional accuracy, mechanical strength, and styrene monomer emission. Although it is possible to realize a molded product whose amount is significantly reduced as compared with the conventional one, such a molded product particularly has a residual (residual) styrene monomer content of 100 ppm or less in the molded product. Is preferred. More preferably, it is 80 ppm or less.
That is, according to the present invention, it is possible to obtain a molded product in which the content of residual styrene monomer in the molded product is reduced to this level despite containing the styrene monomer. It becomes possible to fully meet the demand for volume reduction.

The unsaturated polyester resin composition of the present invention has the above-described configuration, and significantly reduces the amount of residual styrene monomer and the amount of styrene monomer diffused in the molded product as compared with the conventional one, and also has smoothness, heat resistance, heat resistance. It is extremely useful for various applications such as housing equipment, building materials, and vehicle components because it can provide molded products with excellent physical properties such as aqueous properties, moldability, molded product appearance, dimensional accuracy, and mechanical strength. It is. In particular, since the obtained molded product is excellent in heat resistance, hot water resistance and appearance of the molded product, it is useful for stable production of a water-based housing equipment molded product such as a bathtub.

The present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the following examples. However, the present invention is not limited to these examples. Unless otherwise specified, “part” means “part by mass” and “%” means “% by mass”.
In the following synthesis examples and the like, the acid value was measured according to the method described in JIS K6911 4.3 (1995).

Synthesis example 1 (unsaturated polyester resin (a))
A flask equipped with a thermometer, a nitrogen gas inlet tube, a reflux condenser and a stirrer was used as the reactor. This reactor was charged with 10 mol of isophthalic acid, 50 mol of propylene glycol, and 50 mol of neopentyl glycol. Next, the above contents were reacted in a temperature range of 170 to 200 ° C. while stirring in a nitrogen gas atmosphere, and the acid value of the reaction product was measured as needed by a predetermined method. When the acid value reached 10 mgKOH / g, 90 moles of maleic anhydride and 10 moles of dicyclopentadiene were added to and mixed with the above reaction product, and reacted at a temperature range of 110 ° C. to 130 ° C. for 3 hours. Then, it heated up at 180-200 degreeC and made it react for 8 hours. This obtained unsaturated polyester (a '). The acid value of this unsaturated polyester was 27 mgKOH / g. To 60 parts by mass of the obtained unsaturated polyester (a ′), 40 parts by mass of a styrene monomer and 0.01 part by mass of hydroquinone as a polymerization inhibitor were added and mixed uniformly to obtain an unsaturated polyester resin (a). .

Synthesis Example 2 (Unsaturated polyester resin (b))
An unsaturated polyester (b ′) was obtained by the same method except that the amount of dicyclopentadiene charged in Synthesis Example 1 was changed to 15 mol. The acid value of this unsaturated polyester was 25 mgKOH / g. To 60 parts by mass of the obtained unsaturated polyester (b ′), 40 parts by mass of a styrene monomer and 0.01 part by mass of hydroquinone as a polymerization inhibitor were added and mixed uniformly to obtain an unsaturated polyester resin (b). .

Synthesis Example 3 (Unsaturated polyester resin (c))
An unsaturated polyester (c ′) was obtained by the same method except that the amount of dicyclopentadiene charged in Synthesis Example 1 was changed to 5 mol. The acid value of this unsaturated polyester was 25 mgKOH / g. To 60 parts by mass of the obtained unsaturated polyester (c ′), 40 parts by mass of a styrene monomer and 0.01 part by mass of hydroquinone as a polymerization inhibitor were added and mixed uniformly to obtain an unsaturated polyester resin (c). .

Synthesis Example 4 (Unsaturated polyester resin (d))
In the same apparatus as in Synthesis Example 1, 25 mol of isophthalic acid, 50 mol of neopentyl glycol, and 51 mol of propylene glycol were charged. Next, while stirring the above contents in a nitrogen gas atmosphere, the reaction was conducted in a temperature range of 200 to 210 ° C., and the acid value of the reaction product was measured as needed by a predetermined method. And when this acid value became 10 mgKOH / g, it cooled, the maleic acid 75 mol was added to said reaction material, and it was made to react again in the temperature range of 210 to 220 degreeC. This obtained unsaturated polyester (d '). The acid value of this unsaturated polyester was 26 mgKOH / g. To 60 parts by mass of the obtained unsaturated polyester (d ′), 40 parts by mass of a styrene monomer and 0.01 parts by mass of hydroquinone as a polymerization inhibitor were added and mixed uniformly to obtain an unsaturated polyester resin (d). .

Synthesis Example 5 (Unsaturated polyester resin (e))
An unsaturated polyester (e ′) was obtained by the same method except that the amount of dicyclopentadiene charged in Synthesis Example 1 was changed to 25 mol. The acid value of this unsaturated polyester was 25 mgKOH / g. To 60 parts by mass of the obtained unsaturated polyester (e ′), 40 parts by mass of a styrene monomer and 0.01 part by mass of hydroquinone as a polymerization inhibitor were added and mixed uniformly to obtain an unsaturated polyester resin (e). .

Synthesis Example 6 (Unsaturated polyester resin (f))
An unsaturated polyester (f ′) was obtained by the same method except that the amount of dicyclopentadiene charged in Synthesis Example 1 was changed to 2.5 mol. The acid value of this unsaturated polyester was 26 mgKOH / g. To 60 parts by mass of the obtained unsaturated polyester (f ′), 40 parts by mass of a styrene monomer and 0.01 part by mass of hydroquinone as a polymerization inhibitor were added and mixed uniformly to obtain an unsaturated polyester resin (f). .

Example 1
75 parts by weight of unsaturated polyester resin (a), 10 parts by weight of styrene monomer, 15 parts by weight of polystyrene solution (35 parts by weight of polystyrene powder having a weight average molecular weight of 250,000 dissolved in 65 parts by weight of styrene monomer), 2 parts by weight of polyethylene powder Parts, 1.3 parts by mass of t-hexylperoxyacetate as a curing agent, 160 parts by mass of calcium carbonate (manufactured by Nitto Flour Chemical Co., Ltd .: NS # 200), 0.10 parts by mass of parabenzoquinone as an inhibitor, and internal separation 5 parts by weight of zinc stearate as a mold, 1.0 part by weight of magnesium oxide as a thickener, and glass roving cut to 25.4 mm length as a reinforcing fiber so that the glass content is 25% of the molding material The SMC surface can be compression-molded by aging at 40 ° C for 24 hours after it has been produced using a known impregnator. It was thickened to the state. At this time, the styrene monomer content with respect to the total of the unsaturated polyester (a ′) mass and the styrene monomer mass is 52.5%. The composition of the resin composition is shown in Table 1-1.
About this SMC, the gelation time of the glass impregnation property at the time of manufacture, the surface state after aging, and a hot plate method hardening characteristic was evaluated and measured. These results are shown in Table 1-2.
Further, the obtained SMC was heat compression molded using a 300 mm square plate mold, with the mold temperature being 145 ° C. on the product surface, 130 ° C. on the back surface, and a surface pressure of 10 MPa. The plate was held in the mold for 420 seconds to obtain a flat plate molded product having a plate thickness of 3 mm. The amount of residual styrene monomer, the amount of styrene monomer emitted from the product surface, smoothness, glossiness, hot water resistance, and shrinkage rate were evaluated. These results are shown in Table 1-2.
Each evaluation method / measurement method is as follows.

<SMC evaluation>
(1) Impregnation of SMC was visually evaluated.
Evaluation criteria:
○: Unimpregnated dry glass is not observed.
Δ: Unimpregnated dry glass is scattered.
X: Unimpregnated dry glass is seen on the entire surface.

(2) The surface condition after aging was evaluated by finger touch at 25 ° C.
Evaluation criteria:
○: The SMC surface is tack-free and the carrier film is easily peeled off.
Δ: The carrier film can be peeled off, but the tack remains on the surface.
X: Strong tack remains on the surface, and it is difficult to peel off the carrier film.

(3) Curing characteristics of hot plate method The gelation time was measured in accordance with JASO M406-87 standard of the automobile engineering association. The gelation time was measured from a temperature-time curve when heat was placed at the center of a 50 mm square SMC test piece and the SMC test piece was heated and compressed with an air press using a mold whose temperature was adjusted to 140 ° C. After the SMC temperature reached 50 ° C., the time from the intersection of tangent lines drawn near the inflection point of the temperature-time curve was defined as the gel time.

<Molded product evaluation>
(1) The smoothness was evaluated visually.
Evaluation criteria:
Good: No problem with smoothness.
Poor: There is a problem with smoothness. (Burrows, glass patterns, warps, etc.)
(2) Glossiness According to JIS K7105 5.2 (1981), it was performed under conditions of an incident angle of 60 degrees and a detection angle of 60 degrees.

(3) A 50 mm square test piece cut out from the molded product was immersed in a hot water bath maintained at 95 ° C., and after 300 hours, the presence or absence of swelling of the surface and occurrence of cracks was visually confirmed.
(4) Curing shrinkage rate Measured according to the method described in JIS K6911 (1995).
(5) Residual Styrene Monomer Amount After storage at 25 ° C. for 1 day after molding, the residual styrene monomer amount and styrene monomer emission amount were measured. It was measured by an internal standard method using gas chromatography (detection limit 10 ppm).

(6) Styrene monomer emission rate A test piece was cut out from the flat plate molded product, and the styrene monomer released from the plate product surface was captured by a small chamber method. The trapped styrene monomer gas was quantified by a gas chromatograph mass spectrometer and the styrene monomer emission rate was measured. Specifically, in JIS A1901 (2003, Small Chamber Method-Measurement Method for Emission of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), Formaldehyde and Other Carbonyl Compounds in Building Materials), Annex 2 (Reference) Example of Small Chamber (20L) Based on the described procedure, the measurement was performed at a measurement temperature of 28 ° C., a humidity of 50%, a ventilation rate of 0.5 times / hr, and a sample load factor of 2.2 m ² / m ³ .
In Example 1, the amount of residual styrene monomer in the molded product was 85 ppm, and the styrene monomer emission rate was as small as 28 μg / m ² · hr.

Example 2
In Example 1, SMC was produced in the same procedure as in Example 1 except that 1.3 parts by mass of t-amylperoxyisopropyl monocarbonate was used as a curing agent, and various evaluations were made in the same manner as in Example 1. went. The results are shown in Table 1-2.
The amount of residual styrene monomer in the molded product was 160 ppm, and the styrene monomer emission rate was as small as 61 μg / m ² · hr.

Example 3
In Example 1, SMC was produced in the same procedure as in Example 1 except that the amount of parabenzoquinone used as an inhibitor was changed to 0.06 parts by mass, and various evaluations were performed in the same manner as in Example 1. It was. The results are shown in Table 1-2.
The amount of residual styrene monomer in the molded product was 52 ppm, and the styrene monomer emission rate was as small as 15 μg / m ² · hr.

Example 4
In Example 1, except that 0.10 parts by mass of N-oxyl compound (4-hydroxy-2,2,6,6-tetrapiperidine-1-oxyl) was used in place of parabenzoquinone as an inhibitor. SMC was produced in the same procedure as in Example 1, and various evaluations were performed in the same manner as in Example 1. The results are shown in Table 1-2.
The amount of residual styrene monomer in the molded product was 27 ppm, and the styrene monomer emission rate was as extremely small as 4 μg / m ² · hr.

Example 5
In Example 4, except that the amount of N-oxyl compound (4-hydroxy-2,2,6,6-tetrapiperidine-1-oxyl) used as an inhibitor was changed to 0.14 parts by mass SMC was produced in the same procedure as in Example 4, and various evaluations were performed in the same manner as in Example 1. The results are shown in Table 1-2.
The amount of residual styrene monomer in the molded product was 45 ppm, and the styrene monomer emission rate was as small as 13 μg / m ² · hr.

Example 6
In Example 4, the SMC was produced in the same procedure as in Example 4 except that the amount of unsaturated polyester resin (a) used was changed to 85 parts by mass and the addition of styrene monomer was stopped. The styrene monomer content with respect to the total of the unsaturated polyester (a ′) mass and the styrene monomer mass at this time is 46.2%. Various evaluations were performed on this SMC in the same manner as in Example 1. The results are shown in Table 1-2.
The amount of residual styrene monomer in the molded product was 15 ppm, and the styrene monomer emission rate was as extremely small as ² μg / m ² · hr.

Example 7
In Example 4, SMC was produced in the same procedure as in Example 4 except that the amount of unsaturated polyester resin (a) used was changed to 60 parts by mass and the amount of styrene monomer used was changed to 25 parts by mass. . The styrene monomer content with respect to the total of the unsaturated polyester (a ′) mass and the styrene monomer mass at this time is 62.0%. Various evaluations were performed on this SMC in the same manner as in Example 1. The results are shown in Table 1-2.
The amount of residual styrene monomer in the molded product was 76 ppm, and the styrene monomer emission rate was as small as 25 μg / m ² · hr.

Example 8
In Example 4, SMC was produced in the same procedure as in Example 4 except that the amount of t-amyl peroxyisopropyl monocarbonate used as the curing agent was changed to 1.3 parts by mass. Similarly, various evaluations were performed. The results are shown in Table 1-2.
The amount of residual styrene monomer in the molded product was 30 ppm, and the styrene monomer emission rate was as small as 6 μg / m ² · hr.

Example 9
In Example 4, SMC was produced in the same procedure as in Example 4 except that the unsaturated polyester resin (b) was used instead of the unsaturated polyester resin (a), and various evaluations were made in the same manner as in Example 1. Went. The results are shown in Table 1-2.
The amount of residual styrene monomer in the molded product was 22 ppm, and the styrene monomer emission rate was as extremely small as 3 μg / m ² · hr.

Example 10
In Example 4, SMC was produced in the same procedure as in Example 4 except that the unsaturated polyester resin (c) was used instead of the unsaturated polyester resin (a), and various evaluations were made in the same manner as in Example 1. Went. The results are shown in Table 1-2.
The amount of residual styrene monomer in the molded product was 90 ppm, and the styrene monomer emission rate was as small as 30 μg / m ² · hr.

Comparative Example 1
In Example 4, SMC was produced in the same procedure as in Example 4 except that the unsaturated polyester resin (d) was used instead of the unsaturated polyester resin (a). At this time, the styrene monomer content with respect to the total of the unsaturated polyester (d ′) mass and the styrene monomer mass is 52.5%. Various evaluations were performed on this SMC in the same manner as in Example 1. The results are shown in Table 2-2.
The amount of residual styrene monomer in the molded product was 350 ppm, and the styrene monomer emission rate was a relatively large value of 220 μg / m ² · hr.

Comparative Example 2
In Comparative Example 1, the molding temperature was raised to (product surface / back surface = 155/145 ° C.), and after molding, various evaluations were performed in the same manner as in Example 1. The results are shown in Table 2-2.
The amount of residual styrene monomer in the molded product was 270 ppm, and the styrene monomer emission rate was 150 μg / m ² · hr, which was a tendency to decrease from that of Comparative Example 1. The decrease of was remarkable.

Comparative Example 3
In Comparative Example 1, molding was performed by extending the pressurization time from 420 seconds to 600 seconds, and then various evaluations were performed in the same manner as in Example 1. The results are shown in Table 2-2.
The smoothness and gloss of the molded article were good, but the residual styrene monomer amount was 300 ppm and the styrene monomer emission rate was 190 μg / m ² · hr, which was smaller than that of Comparative Example 1, but showed a relatively large value.

Comparative Example 4
In Comparative Example 1, the same procedure as in Example 4 except that the amount of N-oxyl compound (4-hydroxy-2,2,6,6-tetrapiperidine-1-oxyl) used was changed to 0.03 parts by mass. SMC was manufactured by the procedure of. Various evaluations were performed on this SMC in the same manner as in Example 1. The results are shown in Table 2-2.
The gelation time was shortened to 58 seconds, the amount of residual styrene monomer was reduced to 240 ppm, and the styrene monomer emission rate was reduced to 140 μg / m ² · hr. However, scumming due to pregel occurred on the surface, and the gloss was significantly reduced. there were.

Comparative Example 5
In Comparative Example 1, SMC was produced in the same procedure as Comparative Example 1 except that the amount of unsaturated polyester resin (b) used was changed to 85 parts by mass and the addition of styrene monomer was stopped. At this time, the styrene monomer content with respect to the total of the unsaturated polyester (b ′) mass and the styrene monomer mass is 46.2%. Various evaluations were performed on this SMC in the same manner as in Example 1. The results are shown in Table 2-2.
The amount of residual styrene monomer in the molded product was reduced to 210 ppm and the styrene monomer emission rate was reduced to 110 μg / m ² · hr. However, the decrease in the amount of styrene monomer increased the viscosity when filler was added, and impregnation into the glass during SMC production. The remarkably deteriorated property, and many glass eyes were generated on the surface of the molded product. The hot water resistance also decreased.

Comparative Example 6
In Comparative Example 1, SMC was produced in the same procedure as Comparative Example 1 except that the unsaturated polyester resin (E) was used instead of the unsaturated polyester resin (a). At this time, the styrene monomer content with respect to the total of the unsaturated polyester (e ′) and the styrene monomer mass is 52.5%. Various evaluations were performed on this SMC in the same manner as in Example 1. The results are shown in Table 2-2.
The amount of residual styrene monomer in the molded product was 28 ppm, and the styrene monomer emission rate was as small as 3 μg / m ² · hr. The speed of thickening during SMC production was fast, and the SMC sheet was interspersed with unimpregnated dry glass. Aging was performed at 40 ° C. for 24 hours, but tack remained on the surface of the SMC, and the thickening was insufficient. Since SMC was too soft, foam removal during molding was poor, nests were formed on the surface of the molded product, and hot water resistance was also reduced.

Comparative Example 7
In Comparative Example 1, SMC was produced in the same procedure as Comparative Example 1 except that the unsaturated polyester resin (F) was used instead of the unsaturated polyester resin (a). At this time, the styrene monomer content with respect to the total of the unsaturated polyester (f ′) mass and the styrene monomer mass is 52.5%. Various evaluations were performed on this SMC in the same manner as in Example 1. The results are shown in Table 2-2.
The appearance of the molded product was good, but the residual styrene monomer amount was 240 ppm, and the styrene monomer emission rate was 130 μg / m ² · hr, which was relatively high.

Comparative Example 8
In Example 1, Example 1 was used except that 1.3 parts by mass of t-butyl perbenzoate was used as a curing agent, 0.05 part by mass of parabenzoquinone was used as an inhibitor, and the gelation time was 101 seconds. SMC was produced in the same procedure as described above. Various evaluations were performed on this SMC in the same manner as in Example 1. The results are shown in Table 2-2.
Although the appearance of the molded article was good, the residual styrene monomer amount was 2700 ppm, and the styrene monomer emission rate was 2350 μg / m ² · hr, which was extremely high.

Comparative Example 9
In Example 1, except that 1.3 parts by mass of t-butylperoxyisopropyl monocarbonate was used as a curing agent, 0.08 parts by mass of parabenzoquinone was used as an inhibitor, and the gelation time was 101 seconds. SMC was produced by the same procedure as in Example 4. Various evaluations were performed on this SMC in the same manner as in Example 1. The results are shown in Table 2-2.
Although the appearance of the molded product was good, the residual styrene monomer amount was 1200 ppm, and the styrene monomer emission rate was 850 μg / m ² · hr, which was extremely high.

Comparative Example 10
In Example 1, except that 1.3 parts by mass of t-butylperoxyisopropyl monocarbonate was used as a curing agent, 0.04 parts by mass of parabenzoquinone was used as an inhibitor, and the gelation time was 79 seconds. SMC was produced by the same procedure as in Example 4. Various evaluations were performed on this SMC in the same manner as in Example 1. The results are shown in Table 2-2.
The appearance of the molded product was good, but the residual styrene monomer amount was 820 ppm, and the styrene monomer emission rate was as high as 630 μg / m ² · hr.

Comparative Example 11
In Comparative Example 10, SMC was produced in the same procedure as Comparative Example 10 except that 3.5 parts by mass of t-butylperoxyisopropyl monocarbonate was used as a curing agent. Various evaluations were performed on this SMC in the same manner as in Example 1. The results are shown in Table 2-2.
Although the residual styrene monomer amount was 450 ppm and the styrene monomer emission rate was 250 μg / m ² · hr, which was reduced as compared with Comparative Example 10, the occurrence of pregel during molding caused scumming on the surface of the molded product, and the gloss was remarkably reduced.

From the examples and comparative examples described above, the following was found.
First, regarding the critical significance of the numerical range of the present invention, as the unsaturated polyester (A), a compound modified with 3 mol% or more and less than 20 mol% of dicyclopentadiene is used with respect to a total amount of polybasic acid of 100 mol%. As a result, it was found that an advantageous effect was exhibited in the reduction of the amount of residual styrene monomer and the amount of styrene monomer diffused in the molded article and the thickening property, which was remarkable.

The technical significance of the lower limit of the numerical range is apparent when Example 10 is 5 mol%, which is near the lower limit value and compared with Comparative Example 7 (2.5 mol%) below the lower limit value. In Example 10, the amount of residual styrene monomer in the molded product was 90 ppm and the styrene monomer emission rate was as small as 30 μg / m ² · hr, whereas in Comparative Example 7, the amount of residual styrene monomer was 240 ppm, The styrene monomer emission rate was as high as 130 μg / m ² · hr. That is, the molded product obtained in Example 10 is excellent in various physical properties, and is a level that can sufficiently satisfy the demand for reduction in the amount of styrene monomer that is strongly demanded from the heightened awareness of environmental and health problems. In Example 7, the content of styrene monomer in the unsaturated polyester resin before molding is the same as that in Example 10 (52.5% by mass), but the amount of residual styrene monomer in the molded product exceeds 200 ppm, and styrene monomer The emission rate is also in a very high range exceeding 100 ppm, and it has not reached a level that can meet the recent demand for reduction of emission.

Regarding the technical significance of the upper limit of the numerical range, Example 9 is 15 mol%, which is close to the upper limit, and is clear when compared with Comparative Example 6 (25 mol%) exceeding the upper limit. In Example 9, both the impregnation property of SMC and the SMC surface state after aging were good, and it was shown that there was an effect of excellent smoothness and hot water resistance, whereas in Comparative Example 6, The speed of thickening during the production of SMC was fast, the impregnation and thickening of SMC were insufficient, and the smoothness and hot water resistance were poor. That is, the molded product obtained in Example 9 can be suitably applied to residential equipment and vehicle applications that are essential to exhibit a high appearance, and also as a water-based housing equipment molded product that requires a high degree of hot water resistance. Although it is extremely useful, Comparative Example 6 can meet the demand for low VOC, but does not reach a practical level as a product.

The Comparing Example 1 and Example 2, as the organic peroxides represented by the general formula (1) as a curing agent in Example 1, the R ¹ is n- propyl group in the formula (1) It represents, and an example using a compound R ² represents methyl group, R ¹ in example 2 formula (1) represents an ethyl group, and using a compound R ² represents isopropoxy example In both cases, the evaluation of the molded product was high and the amount of residual styrene monomer was remarkably reduced. However, Example 1 further sufficiently reduced the amount of residual styrene monomer and the styrene monomer emission rate. It has become. From this result, R ¹ in the formula (1) represents an n-propyl group as the organic peroxide represented by the general formula (1) in terms of reduction in the amount of residual styrene monomer and the styrene monomer emission rate. In addition, it can be said that a form using a compound in which R ² represents a methyl group is preferable.

Further, when Example 1 is compared with Example 4, Example 1 uses parabenzoquinone as a polymerization inhibitor, and Example 4 uses 4-hydroxy-2,2,6, which is an N-oxyl compound. In this example, 6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl was used, and the evaluation of the molded product was high, and the amount of residual styrene monomer and the like were remarkably reduced. The amount of residual styrene monomer and the styrene monomer emission rate are reduced. From this result, it can be said that the form using an N-oxyl compound as a polymerization inhibitor is preferable from the viewpoint of reducing the amount of residual styrene monomer and the rate of styrene monomer emission.
An organic peroxide in which R ¹ in the above general formula (1) represents an n-propyl group and R ² represents a methyl group was used as a curing agent, and an N-oxyl compound was used as a polymerization inhibitor. By comparing Example 8 with Example 1, the same can be said.

Claims (9)

An unsaturated polyester resin composition containing an unsaturated polyester (A), a polymerizable monomer (B), a curing agent (C) and a polymerization inhibitor (D),
The unsaturated polyester (A) has a structural unit formed of a polybasic acid and a polyhydric alcohol, and is 3 mol% or more and less than 20 mol% of dicyclopentadiene with respect to 100 mol% of the total amount of the polybasic acid. It is denatured by
The polymerizable monomer (B) contains a styrene monomer,
The curing agent (C) has the following general formula (1):

(In the formula, R ¹ represents an alkyl group having 2 or more carbon atoms. R ² represents at least one organic group selected from the group consisting of an alkyl group, an alkoxyl group, a phenyl group, a substituted phenyl group, and a cyclohexyl group. An unsaturated polyester resin composition comprising an organic peroxide having a chemical structure represented by: ^{2. The} unsaturated polyester according to claim 1, wherein the organic peroxide is a compound in which R ¹ in the general formula (1) represents an n-propyl group and R ² represents a methyl group. Resin composition. Content of the said polymerizable monomer (B) is 40-65 mass% with respect to 100 mass% of total mass of unsaturated polyester (A) and polymerizable monomer (B), It is characterized by the above-mentioned. The unsaturated polyester resin composition according to claim 1 or 2. The said polymerization inhibitor (D) contains 0.001-1 mass part N-oxyl compound with respect to 100 mass parts of total mass of unsaturated polyester (A) and a polymerizable monomer (B). The unsaturated polyester resin composition according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The polybasic acid has at least one saturated dibasic acid selected from the group consisting of isophthalic acid, terephthalic acid, tetrahydrophthalic acid and tetrahydrophthalic anhydride in an amount of 0.1 to 30 with respect to a total amount of 100 mol%. Containing mol%,
5. The polyhydric alcohol contains 0.1 to 70 mol% of neopentyl glycol and / or hydrogenated bisphenol A with respect to a total amount of 100 mol%, according to claim 1. Unsaturated polyester resin composition. A molding material comprising the unsaturated polyester resin composition according to claim 1. The molding material according to claim 6, wherein the molding material has a gelation time of 60 to 150 seconds by a hot plate method at 140 ° C. A molded product obtained by heating and pressing the molding material according to claim 6. The molded product according to claim 8, wherein the amount of residual styrene monomer in the molded product is 100 ppm or less.